Remembrance Day (sometimes known informally as Poppy Day) is a Memorial Day observed in Commonwealth of Nations member states since the end of the First World War to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919, the day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries.
Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month", in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning. ("At the 11th hour" refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 am.) The First World War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919.Tommy Fleming singing Green Fields of France.
Written by Eric Bogle, also called No Man's Land.
"No Man's Land" (also known as "The Green Fields of France" or "Willie McBride") is a song written in 1976 by Scottish Australian folk singer-songwriter Eric Bogle, reflecting on the grave of a young man who died in World War I. Its chorus refers to two famous pieces of military music, "The Last Post" and "The Flowers of the Forest". Its melody, its refrain ("did they beat the drum slowly, did they play the fife lowly"), and elements of its subject matter (a young man cut down in his prime) are similar to those of "Streets of Laredo".
It's a song that was written about the military cemeteries in Flanders and Northern France.
Wikipedia.
It's a song that was written about the military cemeteries in Flanders and Northern France.
Wikipedia.
Peace graphic I made
Buon giorno della memoria
ReplyDeleteThank you Stefania.
DeleteDidn't know it's also called poppy day...learned something new today.
ReplyDeleteI expect not that many people I know call it poppy day, maybe in some places it's known as poppy day, Angie.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Sandi
DeleteGood to have a memorial day.
ReplyDeleteI find the time quite scary now, another world war could start.
Greetings Irma
Yes it is good to have Irma, time to reflect on all those who fought in World War 1. Hopefully another won't begin.
DeleteWe wear poppies as well as a sign of respect.
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That's nice Catarina.
DeleteBuena tradición, para recordar a las personas, que perdieron la vida por la patria.
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A wonderful tradition, and many people from several countries to remember too.
DeleteThese are days that everyone has to remember and should never be forgotten so that wars end once and for all.
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The tradition is being passed onto the young ones, thank goodness as we must always remember.
DeleteI think of my great grandfather.
ReplyDeleteHe was legend in my family who went into war aged 17 or so.
Beautiful song with Flemming. Thanks for sharing.
Many men were so young, Liam. You are welcome re Tommy Fleming's rendition of the song, he sings it well.
DeleteThe days the world should never forget.
ReplyDeleteThat's so true Bill. We will remember them.
DeleteLest we forget indeed.
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DeleteOur days of remembrance are so important, lest we forget
ReplyDeleteIt is an important day Jo-Anne, agree on that and we will never forget them.
DeleteIn deed, Lest we forget for this special day
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DeleteThis is a very heart-felt tribute Margaret. May we always remember and never forget their sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise. They must have gone through a lot way back then, we have no idea how hard it must have been to fight in the war.
DeleteEs una bella canción.Te mano un beso
ReplyDeleteThank you JP. It is a beautiful song.
DeleteA day of reflection. However, where are the military people like 10 years ago who sold you the poppy pins?????????
ReplyDeleteI find this distressing.
They here in Terrigal are holding a ceremony at the small cenotaph/memorial
plague on the beach front at 1100 hours. I hope it doesn't rain and spoil it, and it sure looks like the heavens are about to open up - AGAIN!!!!
Congratulations on this tribute on this solemn day of reflection.
Colin
I haven't been out in the street to answer that question, Colin. I do recall way back poppies being sold.
DeleteWe in our city have a service 2 times, one at dawn, the other at 11am.
Thank you.
Victorian schools used to send two students to the Shrine each Remembrance Day in the 1950s. I wonder if that tradition continued.
ReplyDeleteHave no idea if that still happens in Victoria but I sure hope it does.
DeleteOur schools do the same here, Hels always did and still do, so I'm told.
Nicely composed and an appropriate song to accompany the post.
ReplyDeleteThank you Andrew. I always loved and still do love that song, he sings it so well and tells the story.
DeleteI remember having to stop working for a minute every year, but I only ever bought a poppy once and just kept it to pin on again every year. it eventually fell apart.
ReplyDeleteI also remember wearing a poppy each year until recently. Always went to the cenotaph as well. Silence at 11am here too, and I believe the silence is still done. I remembered and kept quiet at 11am.
DeleteBello homenaje, amiga. Ojalá nunca hubiera más guerras...
ReplyDeleteThank you. I wish the same as you.
DeleteVeterans Day for US. It's a shame we just elected a guy who called them losers.
ReplyDeleteDid he really say that! I didn't know, maybe I should have.
DeleteWe never learn do we? Just cast a glance at Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Yemen, Somalia……there will never be a time when we don’t need to remember. Humans never seem able to relinquish this ongoing sport of killing each other.
ReplyDeleteWars of a kind in those areas, someone is always frightening and it's so sad, these people must be greedy and obviously don't know any better.
DeleteIn Poland we celebrate too. For us it is a particularly important day, because we regained independence after 123 years.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Independence Day.
DeleteA lovely Remembrance Day post.
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane.
DeleteA special celebration, a day that should always be remembered, unfortunately men do not learn and wars continue.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct, they never learn.
DeleteNever Forget!
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Donna
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DeleteGran homenaje. Es bueno recordar la historia.
ReplyDeleteBuena semana Margaret.
Un abrazo.
Thank you Laura.
DeleteImportant to remember
ReplyDeleteIndeed, and always.
DeleteYou have to remember.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Australia. I come from Poland.
Greetings and I invite you to see my new painting in shades of blue :)
Yes you do have to remember. That same day was your Independence Day.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteNovember 11 is, as you can see, a holiday, a day of reflection, memories and glory to the Heroes, not only in Poland, on the occasion of the anniversary of regaining Independence after 123 years of Russian-German-Austrian captivity.
Every day commemorating the victims of war is worthy of respect and worth cultivating. Although so many years have passed since the world war, there are still veterans of local wars who sometimes struggle with disabilities and poor health. It is worth remembering this.
A long time and many wars since World War 1, however, we remember everyone at this time. It's the aftermath of each war of the veterans.
Deletevery heart breaking and touching at same time dear Margaret !
ReplyDeletei really loved the song
thank you for sharing
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True Baili. The song is very fitting for that day and it's a beautiful song sung well by Tommy Fleming.
DeleteEs un día especial para el recuerdo. Deseando que terminen las guerras y no vuelvan más. Abrazos.
ReplyDeleteYes, Teresa a day to always remember, and I wish as you do too.
DeleteA lovely Remembrance Day post.
ReplyDeleteWe will remember them.
All the best Jan
Lest we forget, Jan.
DeleteA very special day....Lest We Forget....
ReplyDeleteIt is a very special day, Lee.
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